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Clay City

Indiana · 861 residents · 0.539 sq mi
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Clay City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,000. Households here earn about 36% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
861
−16%since 2000
from 1,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,597 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7198549901K1K1990201020202024Clay City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,316 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,130
−1%since 2000
from $15,281 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,001)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(849)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(17)
Diversity Score
2
+3%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
62.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay City, Indiana?

Clay City, Indiana has about 861 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clay City, Indiana?

The typical household in Clay City, Indiana earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay City, Indiana expensive?

In Clay City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Clay City, Indiana?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clay City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay City, Indiana?

About 17.1% of people in Clay City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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